Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture

In the United States, regulatory review of genetically engineered microbes for agriculture falls under the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology (CFRB). However, the lack of a centralized regulatory pathway and multiple oversight authorities can lead to uncertainty in regulatory...

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Main Authors: Jabeen Ahmad, Amy Grunden, Jennifer Kuzma
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:GM Crops & Food
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21645698.2024.2381294
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description In the United States, regulatory review of genetically engineered microbes for agriculture falls under the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology (CFRB). However, the lack of a centralized regulatory pathway and multiple oversight authorities can lead to uncertainty in regulatory review. Using three microbial-based technologies for agriculture as illustrative examples, this commentary identifies the weaknesses and challenges associated with the CFRB by assessing the current system and proposed changes to the system under a multi criteria decision analysis framework. In addition, it discusses opportunities for regulatory reform to improve clarity, efficiency, and public acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture under the CHIPS and Science Act and the 2022 Executive Order on the Bioeconomy.
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spelling doaj-art-6df14d14e4294d26a3ca54df172ea0f82025-08-20T02:36:19ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGM Crops & Food2164-56982164-57012024-12-0115124826110.1080/21645698.2024.2381294Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agricultureJabeen Ahmad0Amy Grunden1Jennifer Kuzma2Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USADepartment of Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USAGenetic Engineering and Society Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USAIn the United States, regulatory review of genetically engineered microbes for agriculture falls under the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology (CFRB). However, the lack of a centralized regulatory pathway and multiple oversight authorities can lead to uncertainty in regulatory review. Using three microbial-based technologies for agriculture as illustrative examples, this commentary identifies the weaknesses and challenges associated with the CFRB by assessing the current system and proposed changes to the system under a multi criteria decision analysis framework. In addition, it discusses opportunities for regulatory reform to improve clarity, efficiency, and public acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture under the CHIPS and Science Act and the 2022 Executive Order on the Bioeconomy.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21645698.2024.2381294agriculturebiotechnologyCHIPS and Science ActCoordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnologygenetically engineered microbesregulatory review
spellingShingle Jabeen Ahmad
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Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
GM Crops & Food
agriculture
biotechnology
CHIPS and Science Act
Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology
genetically engineered microbes
regulatory review
title Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
title_full Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
title_fullStr Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
title_full_unstemmed Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
title_short Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
title_sort biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
topic agriculture
biotechnology
CHIPS and Science Act
Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology
genetically engineered microbes
regulatory review
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21645698.2024.2381294
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